Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$2.89
Average Regular Unleaded — Memphis, Tennessee
Current Gas Prices in Memphis
At $$2.89 per gallon, Memphis's current gas prices are $0.15 below the Tennessee average both the Tennessee average and the national benchmark. Savvy Memphis drivers know where to find the best prices in town.
Fuel Type
Price / Gallon
Grade
Trend
Regular Unleaded
$2.89
87 octane
▲ Rising
Mid-Grade
$3.34
89 octane
▲ Rising
Premium
$3.61
91-93 octane
▲ Rising
Diesel
$3.91
N/A
▲ Rising
Price Comparison
Memphis Average
$2.89
Regular Unleaded
Tennessee State Average
$3.04
$0.15 below the Tennessee average
National Average
$3.99
$1.10 below the national average
About Gas Prices in Memphis
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Gas Prices by Brand in This City
Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.
Today's average gas price in Memphis is $$2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded. Premium is approximately ${premPrice} and diesel runs ${dslPrice}. Individual station prices vary by 15-25 cents across the metro area.
The cheapest gas in Memphis is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in Memphis.
Memphis's current average of $$2.89 compares to the Tennessee statewide average of $$3.04. Memphis is $0.15 below the Tennessee average the state average, which is typical for a metro of its size and location.
Gas stations in Memphis typically update prices 1-3 times per week in response to wholesale market changes. Prices generally dip early in the week and rise Thursday-Sunday. Following weekly trends helps identify optimal fill-up windows.
Costco and Sam's Club fuel stations serve many major metropolitan areas and offer the lowest prices for members — typically 15-25 cents below local market. Membership costs $65-130/year but typically pays for itself in fuel savings alone for regular drivers.